Clean Water Fair 2013

Recap: September 7, 2013

Activities enjoyed by attendees:

• Update on Onondaga County’s nationally recognized “Save the Rain” program
• Learn more about Onondaga Lake’s recovery and view wildlife from the Lake
• Hourly tours of the state-of-the-art Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Green infrastructure project tours – viewing a selection of over 120 green projects implemented to date!
• Equipment demonstrations and project displays from the County and others who are working to improve water quality
• Activities for the kids – including a bouncy house!
• Rain barrel workshops to learn how to use and maintain a rain barrel to help save the rain
• Rain barrel raffles and sales!
• Learning about potential career opportunities in the field of clean water

Test your clean water knowledge – download the Clean Water Fair Quiz below and then check your answers with the answer key!

This event was FREE and open to the public – with an attendance of 400 this year at theDept. of Water Environment Protection Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant, 650 Hiawatha Blvd. West, Syracuse, NY.